1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
1.2 Color
Blue
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
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1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.58-2.74
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.540-1.579
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.006-0.037
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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